Project Nursery: Vintage Alphabet Wall Art

Alas, no baby news. I am officially nine days overdue and I’ve tried reflexology, acupuncture, spicy foods, plenty of exercise and a decent amount of driving over large pot holes that just happen to get in my way on the road.

Yesterday afternoon we visited San Diego snow (yes, it sort of snows here – crazy but true) in the nearby mountain towns of Mt. Laguna and Julian, our favorite get-out-of-dodge locations for a quick distraction.

Wow it was beautiful! We took advantage of the clear skies and enjoyed an hour induction hike with Bodie, who just loves the snow.

Meanwhile, the nursery received a new addition. I’ve had my eyes out for a vintage alphabet poster since my first trimester and when I came across this one on a family trip to Sedona back in July, I scooped it up knowing it would be part of the inspiration for the space.

Fast forward six months later and an Ikea frame + the print (found the same one on Amazon) + a little spray paint (same red oxide primer we used for the changing table) = one new piece of very wallet-friendly art.

This particular Ikea frame has a plastic (instead of glass) insert, which makes it even more ideal for a nursery space.

I don’t know where it will finally end up (waiting on baby photos and additional wall art before hammering any nails into the wall) but it turned out just as I had hoped.

Comments

You look awesome. The baby will come when she/he is ready. No amount of anything will make them come sooner. Except of course induction which I hope you won’t have to need! So funny as my #2 got given that exact same alphabet poster from my SIL.. she laminated it for us… I should put it in a frame too. xo MODELmumma

Most babies come when *they* are ready. :) I hope you aren’t getting too terribly anxious! (But I’m sure you are!) I really can’t relate, Adrian was a week early with a c-section. Hang in there! If it’s any consolation, you still look fantastic!

Aww…I hear you…my first born was a week late and I was trying everything known to start up labor. But looking back…it was all a blessing! How amazing that newborns baby face is when you meet them! Can’t wait to hear when baby does arrive!

Love the print! Is it bad that everytime I see your blog increase by one in google reader that I get excited thinking it is the baby post? LOL Go walk the mall or Target that always seems to work in my family :)

Hi Morgan, Can’t believe you’re still a mama in waiting! Babies have a way of coming when THEY are ready! ha-ha Your alphabet art project came out too cute!!! And thanks for sharing your photos….I’m a SD native and enjoy an occasional little jaunt to Julian when I’m in town visiting. Best of luck with bebe!!

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